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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.76, 26,947.54 and 17,369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.76, 26,947.54 and 17,369.96 is: 26,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.76 : 26,947.54 = 17,369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.76/26,947.54 = 17,369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.76x = 26,947.54 × 17,369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.76x = 468,077,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,077,691.90/17,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.78

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